1949 Hudson Commodore vs. 1969 Volkswagen 181
To start off, 1969 Volkswagen 181 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Hudson Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Hudson Commodore would be higher. At 4,166 cc (8 cylinders), 1949 Hudson Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Hudson Commodore weights approximately 756 kg more than 1969 Volkswagen 181.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Hudson Commodore | 1969 Volkswagen 181 | |
| Make | Hudson | Volkswagen |
| Model | Commodore | 181 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4166 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2410 mm |
